Delle Collection (page 8)

Damselfish and climbing perch
Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2. Pesce Rondinino o Rondine di mare, Anaba arrampicatore

Bristle worms or polychaetes. Splendid fireworm, Hesione splendida 1 and Syllis monilaris 2. Esione lucente, Silli monilare

Bristle worms or sea mice. Golden fireworm, Chloeia flava 1, and Eurythoe complanata 2. Anfinome flava, Pleione alcyonea. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Fossils of extinct sea urchins: Echinocorys (Ananchites) 1, Galerites globulosus 2, and Nucleolites patella 3. Ananchite ovale, Galerite globuloso, Nucleolite patella

Arenicola marina and Clymene amphistoma
Lugworm or sandworm, Arenicola marina 1, and Clymene amphistoma 2. Arenicola dei Pescatori, Climene anfistoma. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Fossil Mososaurus skull and fish palates
Fossil skull of an extinct Mososaurus found at Mstricht 1, and palates of extinct fish 2-5. Mascella del Mososauro trovata a Maestricht, Palati di differenti specie di pesci ignoti

Fossil of extinct oyster species, Trihites plati. Trichite massiccia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Extinct horn of plenty cerith shell, Cerithium cornucopia
Fossil of an extinct horn of plenty cerith, Cerithium cornucopia, Ceritio corno d abbonanza. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Plankton, Surirella striatula, Surirella striata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Zander and jarbua terapon
Zander, Sander lucioperca 1, and jarbua terapon, Terapon jarbua 2. Sandat comune, Terapone giarbua. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Albany bottlebrush, Callistemon speciosus. (Callistemon speciosum beta, Metrosideros glauca, Metrosidero glauco). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Banded grunt and squirrelfish
Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2. Pristipomo asta, Olocentro sogo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Human tapeworm, Taenia asiatica, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium.. Botriocefalo dell Uomo, Tenia larga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Longtail croaker and stone bass
Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2. Lonchurus dianema 1, Lonchiuro dianema Sciena Corvo di mare o Ombrina

Shi drum and cingle
Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2. Ombrina barbuta, Cinglo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Green algae, Draparnaldia hypnosis, Draparnaldia in forma d Ipno. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Fossils of extinct marine creatures
Fossil of extinct demosponge Verticillites 1, Rubula soldanii 2, and Nubecularia lucifuga 3. Verticillite crecateo d Ellis, Rubula del Soldani, Nubecularia lucifuga

Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese elm or lacebark elm, Ulmus parvifolia, Ulmus chinensis, Olmo della China. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Amargo, Quassia amara
Amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood or hombre grande, Quassia amara. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Cyrtandre plant, Cyrtandra staminea, Cirtandra staminea. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

European black elderberry, Sambucus nigra, Sambuco nero o comune. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Seagrape or baygrape, Coccoloba uvifera, Uva marina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Agarwood, Aquilaria malaccensis, Critically endangered. Aquilaria ovata, Aquilaria di Malacca. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Roughhead grenadier and hollowsnout grenadier
Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier, Coelorinchus caelorhincus (Lepidoleprus coelorhinchus) 2

Two-flowered agave, Dracaena boscii, Littaea geminiflora, Agave geminiflora, Yucca boscii, Littea di fiori a coppie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Extinct fossil shells
Extinct fossil Nautilus triangularis 1, bellybutton nautilus, Nautilus macromphalus 2, Nautilus bisiphites 3, massive Orbulites shell 4

Types of ferns and fern trees
West Indian treefern, Cyathea arborea, vine fern, Microgramma piloselloides 2, graceful fern, Niphidium crassifolium 3, coarse tassel fern, Huperzia phlegmaria 4, staghorn clubmoss

Crested partridge and buttonquail
Crested partridge, Rollulus rouloul 1 and Madagascar buttonquail, Turnix nigricollis or Turnix nigrifrons 2. Crittonice coronata, Emipodio a benda nera

Coconut, banana, sugar cane, etc
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera 1, banana, Musa paradisiaca 2, sugar cane, Saccharum officinale 3, flag, Iris germanica 4, Poets daffodil, Narcissus poeticus 5, and fern Cymbidium echinocarpon 6

Crimson seedcracker, Pyrenestes sanguineus sanguineus (Crimson nutcracker, Pirenestes sanguineus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Four Chinese merchants playing the game of odd or even (Tui-Tsu) in summer clothes, China, 19th century. A man uses a stick to move the cash bets on the table

Sarcophagus from the Tombs of the Kings of the Judah. Sarcofagi nella torre dei re di Giuda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

An Alhambra vase, Hispano-Moresque ware. Vaso aribico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Tribunal of the Grand Vizier. Officials are lined up on the left. Petitioners, separated by sex, form various groups in front, with tax subjects last. Tribunale del Gran Visir

Map of Ancient Greece at the time of Xerxess invasion
Map of Ancient Greece. Routes of King of Persia Xerxes Is army (blue) and navy (red) during its failed invasion of Greece 480BC. Carta della Grecia Antica

Ancient goddesses from antique vases
Ancient goddesses Diana 1, Proserpina 2, Ceres 3, Iris 4, Venus and Amor 5. From antique vases by Aubin Louis Millin. Diana, Proserpina, Cerere, Iride, &c

Odysseus entertained by Alcinous ruler of the Phaiacians
Odysseus entertained by Alcinous, ruler of the Phaiacians on the island of Scheria. Alcinous wife Arete and daughter Nausicaa listen while seated under a Thessalian-style umbrella

Antoninus Pius (engraving)
662971 Antoninus Pius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoninus Pius. Marble Statue found in the Grounds of the Conservatorium delle Mendicanti (Vatican)

Antique wall painting from the House of Zephyr
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting from the House of Zephyr and Flora, or the Casa del Naviglio or Casa delle Baccanti, in Pompeii, excavated 1826

Antique wall paintings and skirting boards, Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting from the Casa delle Grazie, excavated 1819, and skirting boards from the Forum, Pompeii

Antique glass vase found in the House of the Mosaic Columns, Villa delle Colonne a Mosaico, Pompeii, excavated 1837. Handcoloured lithograph by Konter after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his

Narcissus contemplating his reflection in
Wall painting of Narcissus contemplating his reflection said to have been found in the Casa delle Vestali or House of the Vestals, Reg. VI, Ins. 1, No. 7

Milan (engraving)
3655695 Milan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Santa Maria delle Grazie (engraving)
969412 Santa Maria delle Grazie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria delle Grazie)

Copying "The Last Supper", by Leonardo da Vinci, in the Old Monastery at Milan (litho)
1063682 Copying " The Last Supper", by Leonardo da Vinci, in the Old Monastery at Milan (litho) by English School

Pompei: Interno delle Terme Stabiane (litho)
6012552 Pompei: Interno delle Terme Stabiane (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interno delle Terme Stabiane. Illustration for Ricordo de Pompei (np, c 1895)

Florence (engraving)
3653996 Florence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Ponte Delle Navi, Verona (oil on canvas)
1766808 Ponte Delle Navi, Verona (oil on canvas) by Bellotto, Bernardo (1720-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponte Delle Navi, Verona. Bernardo Bellotto (1720-1780)

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"Delle: A Fascinating World of Enigmatic Wonders" Step into the mysterious realm of Delle, where nature's secrets unfold before your eyes. Delve into the ethereal beauty of the Ghost plant or Indian pipe, also known as Monotropa uniflora, a rare sight that seems to materialize from thin air. As you wander further, discover the delicate Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, whose enchanting fragrance lingers in the air like a sweet melody. And behold the mesmerizing Goose barnacles clinging to rocks with their graceful tendrils, creating an otherworldly spectacle along coastal shores. Transport yourself back in time to witness history's turning point at the Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815. Napoleon's fate sealed amidst this historic clash that shaped nations and altered destinies forever. Intrigue awaits as you encounter the German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides – an exotic succulent adorned with vibrant blooms that captivate all who gaze upon it. And let your taste buds dance with delight as you savor the exquisite flavors of Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), a culinary gem cherished by connoisseurs worldwide. Prepare for astonishment when encountering the Tropical pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria – its carnivorous nature defying expectations while providing shelter for unsuspecting prey. Dive deeper into underwater realms where Octopus and squid species gracefully navigate their aquatic domain alongside Norway lobster and shrimp. Marvel at nature's artistry embodied in every petal of Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae), an emblematic flower exuding elegance and splendor. Witness resilience personified through Tetratheca glandulosa's delicate blossoms thriving against all odds in harsh environments. Lastly, meet Astrochelys radiata -the critically endangered Radiated tortoise- whose majestic appearance serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures.